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• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.
• Car Wash

  Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.
• Monitor

  Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.
• Boots

  Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.
• Dilution

  Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.
• Iron Skillet

  Iron skillet

  Here is one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!
• Driveway

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Baskets

  Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.
• Fungicide

  Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.
• Vinyl Floors

  Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.
• Sprayer

  Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.
• Umbrella

  Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.
• Microwave Oven

  Microwave oven

  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.
• Rust

  Rust stain

  Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

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